How To Wire A Smart Home - Top 8 Things for Smart Home Wiring

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

Thanks for watching my video, How To Wire A Smart Home. Be sure to comment your best wiring tips, or ask any questions you have.

[@Tiagbenasen]

Hi, I have a home built out of complete concrete. How would I achieve this without destroying or having to carve through the concrete?

[@romylumabas8494]

Good day I'm Romy Lumabas from Philippines, I'm 70 years old, actually I started my business 2 years ago, a small business contractor,please help me and provide a full details and diagram with a simple speakers installation and security surveillance,thank you very much and more power, God bless

[@TheNAVagator]

I'm currently in the process of building a home. As a tech nerd, I felt that I knew exactly what I needed. This video brought me back down to earth. Very detailed and informative. Thank you!

[@robertrosenberg]

I want to say a huge thank you to you guys. I re-watched this video about 10 times before pre-wiring my home in 2020. I wired for Network, Audio, Security, utilities and a bit of misc. This is easily the best video I could find, even in 2020. You guys are great!

[@cobraeatr1619]

This is by far the best wiring video I've found that covers EVERYTHING that I'm looking to prewire. And yes, the guy looks like he could be Channing Tatum's brother. Great video guys. Thank you

[@garytilkin]

Thank you for your video. Short story, I have a luxury four story town house being built in Birmingham, Alabama. Over a year ago, prior to signing papers, I established my concern that the electrician and the home automation company work together. I requested CAT6 wires over CAT5. And may other pre-design and construction items related to Home Automation. The builder did none of that and I put the brakes on any insolation and dry wall being up until a Home Automation company did a wiring design. I share this to everyone reading. Really important to insist on coordination to save time, money, effort and aggravation. Thanks again.

[@michaelt1289]

Thanks for the video - great content. Which brand and model of cat6 to HDMI balun and cat6 to coax connector do you recommend? I searched on Amazon and it was really confusing. Thanks.

[@christymchuk2278]

Have you done a video on terminating all the Smart Home wiring into a central network panel or sever rack??

[@Spacemanwho1]

Would love to see an update to this based on changes in technologies, viewing patterns and attitudes. 👍

[@wesleyb82]

We’re basically at the point now where everything is wireless, even the speakers. They must have ceiling speakers now which have an amplifier and WiFi built in so all you need is power. You done need cat5 everywhere you just need power. Seems pretty soon all you will need is an electrician

[@KamiTPacifiK]

Same here...

[@youtubertoo]

@@wesleyb82 not accurate at all. With the increase in technology I’d anything you’ll need a full-blown IT guy

[@Richard-bh7ys]

@@wesleyb82the problem with WiFi is that it’s crap. When you have a 4K movie running and everything is connected to your router it’s gonna crash like the guy said “you should always run a solid connection to it” if I was doing a new build every tv would have a cat6 👍

[@Ekone2011]

Loved your presentation! Clear and concise!!!

[@b3vmm]

Ive started planning a future house build and this is fantastic overview and very informative - thnx

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

Glad we could help. Good luck on your own build!

[@wdiddy1]

Never go wireless on your alarm when you have a choice. Bigger and uglier sensors, batteries go low and are expensive when you consider you could have 30 sensors at $5 per battery and you will have to replace all of them within 5 years, parts cost more to replace if they ever are faulty (wireless motion $40 vs hard wired motion $10, wireless door sensor $20 vs $2 for hardwired) and hard wired sensors are just more reliable. A hard wired system can easily go 30 years and just need 1 main battery changed every 3-5 years. A wireless system will cost you over $1000 more just in batteries over the same period and most likely other parts will need to be replaced. DON'T DO IT! Alarm companies are installing them cause they only care about the bottom line and wireless systems can be installed in a quarter of the time. Original install price about the same for both as hardwired uses more labor but wireless has more expensive parts. Wireless is only going to cost the homeowner more in the long run and actually make the alarm company more money in the long run with service calls as a lot of homeowners don't want to change all those batteries themselves. Any reputable alarm company will tell you the same thing, good test to see if your alarm company is honest.

[@mynightoff]

Renovating our home and that's a great checklist. Appreciated.

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

glad it helped, and thanks for the follow. Full renovation? Down to the studs? Or just portions of the home?

[@K5junkie]

Great video! Can you possibly point me to any resources that talk about the proper way to run low voltage wiring to reduce interference with electrical? I’ve seen info talking about running wires 12-18” from romex and only crossing at 90deg. Thanks!!

[@salvadoreec]

Very useful video!! It helped me to make a customer's proposal, Thanks!

[@dbwiseman1066]

Well done especially enjoyed the use of an older medium to discuss modern day technology.

[@johnalvitre3154]

great info, i have replaced knob and tube as complete fishing expeditions then added network capabilities. this checklist is definitely going into my redo on homes. Thank you. much easier to do it early and not need it than to not do it and have to go fishing.

[@vinnychoff]

Thanks for your video it was what I needed although I have a smaller budget and am interested in tech so want to do most of the work myself. I have set up a network in my present home and as you mention. I ran out at the TV, I had 2 originally which was too few. Now I would say 4 minimum for the TV area. Look forward to your other videos and will post my project up when I start.

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

vinnychoff glad it was helpful. Any time you have questions on how to DIY anything just let us know

[@Aldoshein]

This is 4 years ago. With the insanely fast changes in technology, would you update this list?

[@bluenotesharp]

First of all, thanks for sharing your expertise on this subject that confuses many customers. I do these complete installs and this is a good primer for educating the end user and customer. I usually submit a design and then do some changes based on the personal preferences of the customer. Once again thanks and wish I had seen something like this years ago when I started. Just wondering? What type of HDMI video baluns do you prefer or suggest? Thanks in advance. David

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

David Simpson it’s always changing, and obviously varies on application. We use Just Add Power, Atlona, Clare controls and occasionally some Key Digital. But it really depends on the application. A lot of times if we’re doing a take over or home not wires by us, we’ll do an hdbt type Balun, if we’re doing the wire and system we usually do video over ip with something like Just Add Power so just depends

[@brettbecker8087]

Have you used any from MonoPrice??? Do you use Shielded Cat 6 or unshielded for the HDMI HDBase-T.

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

Brett Becker I haven’t personally used any baluns from Monoprice. Shielded is great if you can do it. But my team and the people we consult with say it’s more important in longer runs. If you’re under 100’ you’re going to be ok with non shielded. But shielded is great if you can.

[@ashleyanderson7912]

I've been doing a lot of research about this but I have a long way to go. So Cat 6 can be used for security and network purposes. But Cat 7 and Cat 8 is out there now. Are those only for faster bandwidth speeds or can they be used throughout the home as well? I liked one of the other comments stating that the security cameras should always be wired. Makes so much more sense especially in the long run.

[@teresavargas2099]

OUTSTANDING!!

[@grassabrutta]

What about PoE devices, like today's Reolink wired cameras ..... how do you plan for that ?

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

If the cameras are POE then just a Cat5e or Cat6 to any camera location will do the trick. Some Cameras from big box stores have proprietary ends that are technically POE, but require you to use their own prefabbed cable. You want to make sure it's actually allowing a legit POE connection with ethernet. Quick glance it looked like they were so should be good, but I'd confirm.

[@edbouhl3100]

Any suggestions regarding using bundled cables to simplify cable pulls?

[@kevinnoble6996]

I took your advice put 3 Ethernet cat 6 cables and 1 coaxial at my tv location I’m in a rural area with no cable available. I use Starlink. My question is what in the future do you think I may be able to use the coaxial connection? I understand that I can use a Moca adapter to use as a Ethernet but is there any other use for the coaxial end? Kevin

[@probolsky]

Super helpful. Thank you.

[@shawnlewis3502]

Love the info

[@jeremiebuhler]

Hello, really appreciate the video. My Wife and I are building our home and I plan to run 4xcat6 to each tv location. One question I have is How to pick or find the correct hdmi balun for my 2xcat6 video. A lot of what I am seeing is 1xcat6 and I dont believe future proofs or even meets my current needs for 4k. Could you point me to a hdmi balun? Thanks

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

J B when we made this video there was a company promoting a balun that would use 2 cat6, but the end result was poor and it never hit market. Today the HDBT baluns from the major video balun companies are limited to 10gbps. If you want to go full 4K you really want to run fiber, use something like inneos, or fiber hdmi from someone like metra home theater inside of conduit. We now run 2-3 cat6 depending on TVs clients are using, and then a om3 multimode duplex fiber pretty standard to keep options open on TVs and vid distribution. Hope that helps!

[@jayj7379]

The other option is to do video over IP. This works if you are doing central video distribution, all cat6 at a rack location. There are multiple manufacturers that have refined it, so you have options, and yes you get a great 4K picture. Look at "Just add Power", Binary's MOIP system, Atlona, Vanco.... these companies have cost-effective 4K alternatives to fiber. Just giving you options to fiber, but if you go with fiber, make sure it is run correctly and preferably in a hard conduit. Fiber is made of glass and can break or fracture, if crushed, kinked, or stretched beyond specs. Once the walls are up, virtually impossible to fix or rerun.

[@JimmyA78]

I need help!! what's better metal or plastic structural wiring box? Is cat5 ok for HDMI, and ethernet? Whats IR?

[@lo_fye]

“Theater surround sound” - atmos? Auro 3D? IMAX? How many channels? 5.1? 9.2.6?

[@robertpoynton9923]

Hi guys I’m looking at what I should use for window sensors. I have sliding windows and some that swing out. I can run wire to the bottom of the window frame but what kind? Also what would I use as a broken glass sensor? I know there are products out there that work on frequency and they look a bit like smoke detectors but I don’t really want them in every room of the house

[@shannchan385]

Very helpful. Thank you for the info.

[@Mstom178]

do you have a video about shade contorl? What to wire a power shade?

[@lelandclayton5462]

I do this stuff for a living and take it from a pro that has seen the pre-wire side all the way up to final product. Using CAT6 for video use as in a HDMI replacement is a bad idea, just run a 1 inch to 2 inch conduit and run real HDMI cable. You can use CAT5e for analog and IP Camera use. All you need is a single RG6 and single CAT6 for TV locations. It's better to run conduit at every TV location since most people still use Cable/Sat let alone Video Game Consoles. For the D-Mark run two RG6 and two CAT6, if possible fiber as well to a modem location since now ATT brings the fiber up to the home instead of just the pedestal. Have dedicated modem and DVR locations. Believe me most people hate having everything in one location. For Modem Locations run two CAT6 and one RG6 for the D-mark for the modem and all of the Data lines through out the house run to the Modem location. You can add WiFi Access points to different floors. Run CAT6 to the DVR location and audio head end locations. Also have at least two RJ11 (Phone LAN Lines) in the house, they can be easily converted to Ethernet if need be. Use 16AWG for speakers, the company I work for use Coax for Sub Woofer locations since we attend to sale amplified power sub woofers and in the past using typical unshielded cable gets interference from AC 60Hz hum. Also Control4 sucks, too many issues so we dropped it and just use Onkyo receivers, Russound CA4 for multiple zones and a few other goodies with a Logitech Harmony remote. For home theaters run a 22/4 or CAT5e/CAT6 to be used for an IR sensor since most people want their AV equipment hidden in a closet. Do not and I repeat DO NOT use wireless for your security. Wire each door and Window with 22/2 cable, three keypad locations with 22/4 (Front door, Garage entry and Master suite) also 22/4 for the Motion sensor. Siren can use 22/2 unless you want a multi tone siren then use 22/4. Reason why I say this is for a example ADT charges a lot per wireless contact and every additional wireless appliance and depending how many wireless appliances a zone extender board has to be added as well since each wireless appliance is a single zone VS a hardwired system that can have say a group windows in a single zone. This could also make the bill higher each month with wireless appliances. Not to mention batteries, yeah they last up to four years but for say your main home door ways entries you'll get a year out of it. Let alone the Wireless contacts are big and bulky and can be an eye sore. (Appliances as in Security Devices such as Contacts, Glass breaks, Motion, Additional Keypads and sirens). In all try and go without wireless as much as possible when it comes to Data and Security. Granted we live in a world filled with WiFi and RF but you'll always have dead spots and access points fighting each other. Most Modem gateways have built in WiFi that work pretty decent but plan to have your Modem in the middle of the house. But be prepared since Modems from Comcast and ATT only have so many ports so Ethernet switches would be needed to extend the network. You could have all of the Data going to the panel and the modem just back feeds to the panel. Plan for a Location for the Structured Panel/Smart Panel like the Laundry room or a closet. Try and avoid to have it in a basement or on a second floor. If the home is a two story home try and have the Panel in a area that is accessible from the Attic on the first floor. This way wiring/cabling can be added, replaced or repaired. The one thing people attend to never talk about when Pre Wiring a home is there will be a 50-50 chance of some wire getting damaged from other trades that put in their stuff such as A/C, Plumbing and even Drywall. Last week I had to fix a CAT5e because the insulation guy tripped over it. The crappy part is we never find out until after closing and the home owners give us a call or when we go in to install equipment after closing.

[@MaXwellFalstein]

CAT6 is capable of 1 GbE at up to 100 metres and 10 GbE at up to 37 metres. CAT6A is capable of 10 GbE at up to 100 metres. CAT7 is capable of 25 to 50 GbE at up to 50 metres and 100 GbE at up to 15 metres. The issue of networking capacity with multiple 4K DCI video feeds beaming across the network is the bandwidth required. HDMI 2.0 has a maximum bandwidth of 18 Gbps, 14.4 Gbps of which is video bandwidth. HDMI 2.1 has a maximum bandwidth of 48 Gbps, 42.66 Gbps of which is video bandwidth. If I have four HDMI 2.1 video streams crossing my network from full-source devices to fully compliant monitors, the network is going to need to be substantial. 50 GbE will have to be delivering this network traffic or five aggregated 10 GbE ports will have to be available at both ends. Soon, my home audio visual components of my network will require 100 GbE. Fortunately, most of my network is OM4 multimode fibre optic Ethernet and InfiniBand with the exception of 240 xGbE (1, 2.5, 5 or 10 GbE) PoE ports for phones, displays, APs (new APs will be PoE and fibre) and other PoE reliant devices for home automation. Fibre transceivers can cope with 50 and 100 Gbps channels with dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) allowing up to 16 channels to a single fibre allowing for up to 1.6 Tbps of bandwidth in each direction of multimode fibre which was demonstrated at DreamHack 2018.

[@Zach_Miller]

Suggesting multiple headends instead of one properly constructed one, suggesting long HDMI over cat6 for video and control, suggesting only one network drop at a TV, suggesting putting modem separate from all the other equipment, suggesting Harmony over C4 or Crestron.... Yeah you sound like a real pro

[@iflnr978]

there was a time a few years ago when CAT5e was better at something than CAT6. i am not concerned with with an optical camera, i am only interested in digital. if there is no advantage accept price, i'd go CAT 7, soon everything less will be obsolete

[@leedestael5573]

Can you do a video on a post wiring/ construction or older home.

[@johnman2512]

Really good video, really good checklist by a really good speaker. Great job overall!

[@youtubertoo]

Do I need a balun for each input? In other words if I have a cable box and Apple TV in the rack does each one need a balun?

[@watson6815]

Very helpful video. Clear and understandable!

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

Thanks so much Kathy. Are you prepping for a fun wiring project?

[@MiguelAngel-ir3ck]

well explained

[@bradslc]

Cool vid. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@haroon420]

So basically cat 6 everywhere. Lol. Thanks for the video. It’s helpful.

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

haroon420 haha 😂 yes! Pretty much that’s it.

[@joeykane2449]

Top vid guys really informative

[@samuelmclean4735]

Excellent overview

[@simoneclarke1454]

Can you install to touch screen for your smart home

[@aurvaroy6670]

This is a great video that stresses the importance of running at least two cat 6 cables to each location for data and video. I hate when people run only one cable to each location just because they aren't planning on having a second device. You never know when you're gonna need the extra port

[@dbo9277]

Great video Matt, but do any of your clients say you like Channing Tatum? Magic Matt Tthanks again

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

I've heard it a time or two :)

[@mstrlucky652]

if you do run fiber to the TV how many strand fiber? ty

[@PhilHattonMakesStuff]

Nice short outline. In renovating older homes, the first thing I start with is having the old electrical panel replaced with a minimum 200A panel and adding/replacing any circuit breaker panels in outbuildings/detached garages. Then I can work from those panels to add new circuits.

[@brettbecker8087]

Thoughts on Raspberry Pi 3B running Home Asst. Z-wave. vs other HUBs/controllers on the market.?? Like VERA. I have read on others blogs if you lose internet or if it is laggs..your home is dead. What i mean is you won't be able to turn off your lights , your motion sensors won't work .. Is that true?? Even if I had a Hub/controller in my house it still needs the internet to get codes to process request..why does't it do that in the HUB/Controller.. Like it will the Pi and Home Asst.??

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

Brett sorry for slow response. We've never tested Home Asst. in house, but very familiar with it. I think biggest thing is Home Asst. & Raspberry is going to be extremely DIY, no support other than forums/blogs etc. That's great if you're up for that. Vera, Smartthings, etc going to have a little more support, little more plug n play. As for the Internet, not totally sure I followed your question. Most the hubs have commands, schedules etc that run regardless of the Internet. So even if ISP is temporarily down, as long as my Home Network is fine, I can connect to the hub and run commands locally in the home.

[@walkinwithjesus]

He's a fluffier Channing Tatum.

[@omayerh]

omg he is lol

[@fiveguys4545]

thanks

[@jdmboi]

What is the cost solely for the wiring ?

[@jdmboi]

This was 4yrs ago, anything changed since then?

[@MooseDude55]

for TVs, If my house will have ATT fiber, do you recommend just 1 cat6 for video distribution, 1 cat 6 for control, 1 cat 6 for HDMI balun, and 1 fiber?

[@davidlorince4840]

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[@phandcorp]

Always hated the term 'pre-wire'. Makes no sense. That's like saying 'Pre-plumbing' or 'Pre-HVAC'. Better term is 'rough-in'. Rough-in plumbing, rough-in electrical, rough-in wiring.

[@DeminicusSCA]

Well buddy most of this type of wing is done after construction. That same can't be said plumbing or HVAC

[@repairdrive]

Good info!

[@miguel1waterpolo1guy]

Can everything run on ac? Is DC absolutely necessary?

[@mikeinbmore]

Thanks for the vid. Gathering info and ideas for our fixer upper renovation wish list

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

Glad we could help. Will you be taking it down to the studs? Or leaving sheetrock up?

[@mikeinbmore]

full rehab, down to the studs

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

Sounds like fun. Good luck. We flipped homes in a former life. Always a lot of fun.

[@gkess7106]

#1: Fire alarm and detection. Includes CO detection, and intrusion. Conduit underground to all outbuildings.. Protect your life and then your lifestyle!

[@Isawurinsides]

Channing Tatum looks like melted ice cream.

[@ashleyanderson7912]

Daaaammmmnnn buddy you're Savage 😂

[@dianapochron1088]

I liked the video it helped me realize two criminals did this to my house without my consent but did not finish can your company find this kind of illlegale technology or can you direct me?

[@michaelhawkins5561]

It so true most home builder are not running wire to the dmarc.

[@uzielditter]

Sorry for if I feed your ego , But you are really good explaining keep it up👍

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

. . DITTER thx my friend. Will keep them coming

[@red2965]

Didn't see the link but guess I was focused on what you were talking about

[@jasonhaggerton]

Where are you at? Texas Master Interested !

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

Jay Hagg Utah. What part of Texas? We lived and worked in DFW for about 3 years.

[@jmoosic]

where do all the cat 6's dead end at?

[@snafuraider1696]

great video except don't encourage CAT5 unless it is a retro-fit. In a new install CAT5 will not be able to carry the higher RES formats over long distance (it possibly can over multiple cables with specific transmitter/receiver hardware). Cat6e is expensive but will reliably deliver 4K and 8K (within reasonable distance).. Future proof your designs with home installs.. They very rarely allow you to re-run cables to meet future needs!

[@youtubertoo]

Cat6a

[@atanner4]

Pretty much just chuck CAT6 all over the bloody place haha

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

atanner4 haha pretty much

[@TNStrikeman]

also add some fibre optic tubing will your at it :)

[@ocavant]

The link for your checklist goes to your T-shirt sale. I need to check list not a T-shirt thanks for the info though

[@freeheeler09]

My neighbor put in outside speakers and shared his opera with the entire neighborhood, until the neighbors put a halt to it.

[@goosecouple]

Nice DIY. Too bad my house is old.

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

goosecouple lot of cool ways to kit out an existing home. Both wirelessly, and some cool retro hacks if you prefer the hardwire. We’ll put some videos together on this first chance

[@Questchaun]

It Steve said it must be true!

[@peaceofmind277]

Helpful vid but wiring size will be too large

[@youtubertoo]

Ankit badola ?

[@Fatmacheto]

What about light? Heating?

[@bay9876]

With the amount of data needed for 4K and 8K Video at fast frame rate like the Gamers want it, and to future proof your house then Fiber Optic cable all the way.

[@garytownsend7364]

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[@GotWire]

2 or 3 car 6? I install Iptv and at most I've seen is if am luck is one cat 5 or cat6 at the TV location Haha

[@thethaledwaba8561]

100%

[@julianp.2233]

If only channing tatum skip gym for 3months :D

[@mattmontgomery6330]

3 months? Come on man, I had to skip the gym a lot longer than 3 months for that :)

[@cmack35]

Geeze Channing Tatum gained a lil weight and got into wiring. Who da thought

[@askellgestsson6879]

Why Cat-6 but not Cat-5

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

You could certainly use Cat5e, but there are enough things in the home that would be better off with Cat6 that we prefer standardizing the home on one. We had too many homes split between Cat5e and Cat6 where the wrong wires were run, we found it was easier to just do the whole home with Cat6. Add to that, the difference in price anymore is marginal, it just doesn't make a ton of sense in our opinion to do a home with Cat5e. It's been 3+ years since we ran Cat5e in a home. Again, that doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't that's just our approach.

[@christaylor3214]

So he says he will give you a download for the wiring of each bulletpoint. Then you click the link give your address and he wants you to pay for it. Typical bait and switch!!

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

Hey Chris no bait and switch. There is a free Download at that link. We have a special offer that we make to people as well, but the Prewire Quick Guide is free, and available without any strings attached. Happy to send it you if you want it.

[@abyssalreclass]

I don't trust wireless. Too prone to interference (Everybody and their dog has wifi these days, and people leave it at full power because they don't know any better and/or they are trying to get a signal through everyone else blasting the spectrum at full power), and less secure than wired.

[@miguel1waterpolo1guy]

Btw clicked on the link entered email and nothing happend

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

nipplemilk Network hey sorry my friend having some trouble with the software we use to deliver those. Send your email to [e-mail] and we’ll send you a the download

[@jesuschristsaves392]

Dear God🙏💕❤ in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness. I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin. You said in the bible that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved. Right now I confess Jesus as my Lord. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Amen.

[@leyroy1980]

Wifi everywhere

[@futurecactus]

Wifi 6 and / or 5G will definitely do a lot of the 'heavy lifting'. You might need to wire in WiFi access points but they're easily wired in later if ceiling mounted. Wifi can definitely handle TV, whole home audio and touchscreens. Wiring your surround sound is good but you're stuck with one room configuration so you could look at wireless for that too. Just make sure your security system is wired.

[@jayj7379]

K, I hate to tell you but you are off base on most of these points. Wifi6 is an emerging technology that promises to enhance your speed and throughput, if your network devices are wifi6 "capable". If you have "legacy" devices, they won't communicate any faster. WiFi is not designed for "heavy lifting", any more than a corvette is designed to pull a moving trailer. Despite having 600+ horsepower, not going to work. And there is nothing easy about wiring WAPs "later if ceiling mounted", especially if the ceiling is the sub-floor to a second story. And while DIY "wireless speakers" can sound good, they are never considered as a true "Surround Sound" system. Atleast not by anyone who understands surround sound, because they lack the ability to decode and utilize Tru-Dolby, RPX, Atmos, DTS, SDDS...etc. As for video over WiFi, while it my work for a phone or tablet well, it is very hard to manage 4K content to multiple devices over WiFi in a residential setting. In the last 5 years, I have seen countless homeowners (and their builders) make this same mistake..."we don't need wiring, we'll use WiFi". Only to realize that to get internet into the home, you need wiring, and to use CATV or Sat TV, you need wiring in the home. And this never gets old "what do you mean the modem's WiFi won't cover my 2500 sq.ft. home?" A cell signal is NOT WiFi. The whole point of this video, is to spend the minimal amount of money to prewire the infrastructure into your home. Whether or not you use it immediately is another story, but it is there if you (or a future homeowner) need it. By the way, have you looked into the distance limitations of 5G? It does have awesome throughput, but is distance limited...there is no "one-size-fits-all" when it comes to network protocols".

[@youtubertoo]

Way off on everything except the alarm stuff

[@jesuschristsaves392]

The Gospel of salvation of our souls: 💜💕💜💖💕For what I received I passed on to you as of [first importance]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time,

[@colbylarsen3222]

Why would you run multiple Cat6 lines to the same location? Wouldn't it be better to run 1 Cat6 to each room and use a 5-10 port POE switch? Seems like this is all overkill.

[@SmartHomeBrothers]

everything is about application. If you're running Cat6 to a localized Media Cabinet, and want to use a Network switch to bring network into all the Components in that cabinet sure. If we're talking about Video Distribution no, because the Cat6 aren't all being used for 'network.' Depending on the size of the home, and the system, you could be talking about literally dozens of POE Switches vs 1-2 Switches in a centralized location.

[@Alpha8713]

A few reasons: redundancy (in case one of the runs fails), manageability (do you want to maintain multiple switches and/or try to troubleshoot a networking problem in that environment), and bandwidth (even with a switch, you would be limited to the bandwidth of a single cat. 6 run for multiple devices). Also, cat. 6 can be used for applications other than just network (e.g. analog telephones, audio/video distribution, etc.), so multiple runs come into play there as well. Basically, you don't want to set yourself up to have to re-do the wiring in a few years when your needs change.

[@kaelisaac]

how to wire? wtf

[@attachedflower8008]

All this is absolutely unnecessary. This is pressure selling . Making you think you need something you dont

[@mokekr]

You dont need wired... don't tell me you do..thats a bloody lie. Move with the technology or get left behind.